Thanks to Google Earth, we can discover countless strange things present on Earth that no one has thought existed for a long time.
Strange Images Discovered by Google Earth
1. “Black Hole” in the Pacific Ocean
Image of the “black hole” found in the Pacific Ocean using Google Earth. (Photo: Reddit).
In 2021, Kokoblocks – a user on Reddit shared a photo found using Google Earth of a “black hole” appearing in the Pacific Ocean, sparking heated debates. Some commentators suggested it was a black hole containing a secret passage to the center of the Earth, while others speculated it could be a secret base that had been blurred out.
Later, the truth was revealed. The “black hole” in the photo from Kokoblocks is actually an uninhabited coral island named Vostok in the Pacific Ocean. It spans approximately 24 hectares, is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Kiribati, and is located about 2,280 km east of the coast of Sydney, Australia. It appears as a “black hole” due to the dark green canopy of Pisonia trees – a plant species thriving on Vostok Island, which created this misunderstanding.
2. The Mysterious Forest
Dr. Julian Bayliss discovered a mysterious forest using Google Earth. (Photo: Google Earth).
In 2018, Dr. Julian Bayliss used Google Earth to explore tropical forests at high latitudes in Africa. Thanks to this application, he traversed northern Mozambique and utilized satellite imagery. He later discovered a pristine tropical forest on Mount Lico.
His team climbed the 123m high granite mountain to observe this forest firsthand. They found a remarkable ecosystem with numerous species of butterflies, spiders, and small mammals.
3. Hellhole in the Forest
A mysterious deep hole found in the forest in Abyysky District, Sakha Republic, Russia. (Google Earth).
A mysterious deep hole was found in the forest in Abyysky District, Sakha Republic, Russia. Around the hole’s mouth, the sandy soil had spontaneously heaved up, and the dark coloring inside the deep hole indicated signs of intense previous burning. According to scientists, this deep hole may have been caused by global warming, leading to gas leaks resulting in an explosion.
4. “Man” Floating in the Sea
Image of the “man” floating in the sea in Australia. (Photo: Google Earth).
A group of Google Earth enthusiasts searching for strange things in Australia actually found a mysterious image. This photo captured the shape of “a man” floating on the surface of the sea in Southport, Queensland.
The truth was later revealed. It turns out that this was just a floating buoy for visitors to the Southport water park.
5. The White Horse
Image of the white horse drawn with chalk in England. (Photo: Google Earth).
After the image recorded by Google Earth on the oldest hill in England was published, it surprised many people. A debate arose over whether this drawing was of a horse or a dragon.
The debate became so significant that English historians had to step in. According to their conclusion, this is the Uffington White Horse, measuring 114m long and nearly 34m high, drawn with chalk. This drawing is related to the legend of Saint George and the Dragon Hill, which is the lower hill in the valley beneath the White Horse Hill.
According to legend, this is where Saint George helped the people to rid them of a fierce dragon, causing the blood to flow and take the shape of the dragon, preventing grass from growing again. The white horse may have been drawn 3,000 years ago, with the earliest document mentioning it written in 1070.
6. “Whale” Swimming in a Pond
Image of a “whale” swimming in a pond on a farm in the USA. (Photo: Google Earth).
Recently, an image of a “whale” swimming in a pond was posted on social media. This photo was taken at a farm in Southwest Florida, USA.
However, some Internet users pointed out that this was merely a fountain.
7. Mysterious “Star”
A 6-pointed “star” was found by a Google Earth user in Pahrump, Nevada, USA. (Photo: Google Earth).
A 6-pointed “star” was found by a Google Earth user in Pahrump, Nevada, USA. Most opinions suggest that the location with this strange symbol is a government missile defense training site.
8. Comet Over the Coral Reef
An image of a long red streak along the coastal area of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. (Photo: Google Earth).
In the coastal area of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, some people used Google Earth and found a strange photo of this location. It is an image of a long red streak running through this area. To date, no one has confirmed whether this is a snapshot of a moving ship or the streak of a comet passing over this reef.
9. Triangular UFO
An image captured by Google Earth, in Australia, suspected to be a UFO from the USA. (Photo: Google Earth).
In a Google Earth photo taken in Australia at coordinates 30°30’38.44″S 115°22’56.03″E, a strange triangle with bright spots appeared in the middle of a field. This area is located between Badgingarra National Park and Wongonderrah Nature Reserve.
The image of this UFO was first discovered in 2007. Some conspiracy theorists excitedly claimed that this is a TR-3B UFO. The TR-3B UFO is an aircraft codenamed ASTRA by the USA. Its nuclear platform was built under the highest secrecy of the AURORA Program, financed by “black budget” money (at least $3 billion invested in this project).
“Aurora” is now the most secretive aerospace program in the USA, and the TR-3B is the most “strange” vehicle created within the framework of the Aurora Program, funded and coordinated by the NSA (National Security Agency), NRO (National Reconnaissance Office), and CIA (Central Intelligence Agency).
However, many people believe that this is a fanciful weapon that cannot exist in reality, and it is merely an elaborate joke created on the internet by humorous individuals.
10. Strange Patterns on the Desert
A strange pattern block on the Gobi Desert in Mongolia found by Google Earth. (Photo: Google Earth).
A strange pattern block on the Gobi Desert in Mongolia was found by Google Earth. According to experts, this could be a military base with buildings used for various functions such as a weapons testing area, radar, or even testing sites for reconnaissance satellites.
